This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to expand their knowledge and skills in paediatrics. The post holder will work within the Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Team as well as cover general paediatric clinics and group sessions across the health board. There may also be opportunities to work within other specialities in paediatrics.
We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about paediatrics and has ideally gained experience in this specialist area. Experience in other specialist areas will also be considered.
We currently have funding for a 0.6 WTE post in home enteral feeding, however there may be other opportunities within the team, so please get in touch if you have any queries.
Whilst some previous experience and post registration training in this speciality is ideal, we will consider those who haven't, to undertake a one-year training competency framework under Annex 21, 75% Band 6. During this year you will obtain the relevant training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 role and will be able to undertake all duties within this specialist dietitian job description.
The post holder will work from Serennu Children’s centre and Nevill hall hospital and be responsible for a case load of children and young people requiring enteral feeding in the community. They will also be responsible for general paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics and delivering education to families.
There will be the opportunity to gain further skills in other specialist areas within paediatrics. This may include neonates, inherited metabolic conditions and inpatient cover at the Grange University hospital.
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Clinical duties will include:
Managing a caseload of children requiring enteral feeding
Assessments of growth and nutritional needs and modifications of feeding regimes to meet requirements
Joint home visits/assessments with speech and language therapy colleagues and home enteral feeding nurses to children with complex needs
Supporting families with the provision of blended diet in the home and school environment
Liaising with schools and education to support a child’s nutritional needs in school
Working alongside a wider MDT team to meet a child’s needs
Provision of a regular general paediatric dietetic outpatient clinic
As required involvement in complex care and safeguarding issues- with support as required
Cover for the wider paediatric dietetic team
The postholder needs to be enthusiastic and passionate about paediatric dietetics and demonstrate that they are keen to learn and are able to work independently when required but also recognise their scope of practice and need to seek further advice and supervision.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
